ACTIVITIES
These walks provide materials, which are incorporated into planned activities,ie, printing, painting, discussions
stories etc.
Usually different toys are available thus encouraging their fine & gross motor skills to develope.
Other local childminders get together to offer advice
& support whilst children interact & play.
A planned activity is devised weekly, taking account of Individual needs and focus for learning.
I inform parents of activities through newsletter & use the Birth to Three Matters and suitable internet sites to support my planning.
This so called free-play, developes a childs ability to concentrate and become involved in their play, which extends their imagination and ability to become symbol-users.
A visit to the local library, where children are given the opportunity to choose books by themselves, encourages decision making.
The experience gives children opportunities to use their language & co-ordination skills as they gain confidence using apparatus, older children benefit from shopping expeditions as I can include early number work into them.
Their activities can the be planned to encompass what children have observed.
Children benefit from experiencing a wide range of activities and My plan is flexible in order include an alternative Activity which will benefit the children in my care.
Children enjoy the benefits of the following activities within the settng:
Dressing-up Role Play Construction toys
Play dough Junk modelling Painting
Puzzles& games Crafts Drawing & colouring
Outdoor play area Computer Stories & Videos
Sand & water play Family pets Baking
Music Dancing Rhymes
All children in my care are given the opportunity to participate in the above activities and age appropriate materails are sourced from the
local Toy Library.
